NETWORK SETTINGS
General
Verify the following information:
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Status
Status – displays the connection status of the network.
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Network – displays the type of network connection.
Network
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Connection Type – displays the type of connection interface.
Connection Type
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MTU – specifies the largest packet size permitted for internet
MTU
transmissions:
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Automatic: sets the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit at 1500).
Automatic
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Automatic by DHCP
Automatic by DHCP: sets the MTU according to the DHCP
connection.
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Manual: allows you to manually set the MTU.
Manual
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Internet APN
Internet APN (Access Point Name) – you may input APN information
for your private network.
WAN IP Address
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In the Internet Protocol
the following:
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No IPv4 Address: the connection has no IP address. This is
No IPv4 Address
useful if the connection operates under a bridge.
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Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically: the network connection
Obtain an IPv4 Address Automatically
is required by your service provider to obtain an IP address
automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns
a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by entering
another subnet mask address.
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Use the Following IP Address: the network connection uses
Use the Following IP Address
a permanent or static IP address
provided by your service provider or experienced network
technician.
Internet Protocol section of WAN IP Address
WAN IP Address, specify one of
IP address and Subnet Mask
Subnet Mask address,